Ashley Bay

Media Manager

Hello! I’m Ashley.

As a Professional Photographer since 2009, I have tried it all – from photographing and documenting local adventures, to weddings and engagements, to catering and events…to portraiture, group shots, studio, action, landscapes, pets, food and menus, advertisements – but I have found I enjoy making travel content the most. The opportunity to tell a story through imagery, video, and music in an engaging and graceful way makes me passionate!

As a Web Designer since 2010, I have troubleshooted through the growth of online platforms and been witness to the evolution of websites from coding to user-friendly templates. This skill set that used to be a side-gig has now grown into my main offering. 

My background in graphic design and illustration nurtured the growth of what I do today for Honest Heart Journeys – which includes website design & updates, social media posts, content editing & organization, and content creation of certain trips, community gatherings and events.

So, how did I get here?

In the fall of 2022, my mom pitched doing a “mommy-daughter retreat” alongside 14 other women on HHJ’s inaugural trip in Baja, Mexico. The experience – camping on the protected beach, snorkeling with sea lions, learning about a different culture, and engaging in multi-generational conversations – unearthed my creative side and encouraged me to share my developed talents. As an offering to the group of women, I professionally edited together a video of the whole experience, you can watch HERE. Later, the HHJ founder Jennifer Dale, approached me about creating and promoting the growth of this community. I gradually began taking on design responsibilities and now serve as the Media Manager for HHJ.

It has truly been a blessing in my life to work with this team and continue to ‘capture the essence’ of what an Honest Heart Journeys woman is about – Peace, Freedom, Clarity, and Joy!  What a gift to learn and grow alongside strong, intuitive, and adventurous women of all ages!